Undergraduate teacher education students participated in the Foxfire instructional approach by developing field trip packages for elementary students visiting a farm and a garden/greenhouse. Describes problems with group dynamics among students and efforts to resolve problems. (KS)

A checklist is provided as a tool for an informal overview of the environmental education programs found in schools. The checklist includes the topics of administration, instructional activities, and the school system. Guidelines for development and use of environmental education materials, programs, and activities are also provided. (KR)

Explores the roles that preference, comfort level, and training play in teachers' willingness to provide environmental education opportunities in natural settings. Suggests a strong relationship between personal preference and comfort levels and teachers' willingness to take their students to a particular natural setting. (CCM)

Discusses learning environments for informal science learning and points out the importance of an environment on student learning. Suggests several tips for field trip organization and accessing learning materials. (YDS)

Describes activities that link classroom science to real world scientific ventures. Uses field trips to zoos or wildlife centers for in-depth learning experiences that help students observe, investigate, and explore issues in animal science. (SAH)

A resident of a center for homeless youth in Birmingham, England, describes a three-day outing to Wales in which eight male and female residents hiked, camped, participated in rock climbing and abseiling, appreciated the magnificent scenery, and had a great time. (SV)

Describes teachers' experiences in teaching a course for which a visit to help students use their physics in a real, working context with accompanying report is a compulsory component. Reports that teachers are enthusiastic about the value of visits as part of their teaching program and makes some suggestions for maximizing their effectiveness.…

Examines the interactive relationship between school art education and museum/gallery visits by focusing on whether teachers incorporate the visit into classroom practice. Finds that when the visit aims to support the classroom topic and teacher's goal, then the experience is incorporated into the art activities both before and after the visit.…

Attempts to evaluate which of the content areas provide a more optimum learning experience, ecology/natural science topics or awareness of environmental problems/issues. Identifies knowledge retention and attitude change as the indicator variables of a program. (Contains 29 references.) (Author/YDS)

Outlines what is currently known about Australian dinosaurs, where dinosaur fossils are found, and a field trip to look for dinosaurs. (ASK)

The study described is part of a larger research programme designed to investigate primary aged children's learning during a visit to the Eden Project. Children from eight primary schools were interviewed approximately four weeks after a one-day, teacher-led visit to the Eden Project (EP) in Cornwall. Their responses revealed that the children…

Overseas field trips, when they are well planned, offer numerous benefits to young athletes. They contribute to player development, and fuel the team's energy and commitment to success. Field trips are enjoyable and exciting breaks from the regular routine of training and competing. The authors recommend strategies for positive results based on…

Although most teachers agree that a field trip is an important educational experience for their students, many struggle with finding a way to make it connect with their classroom curriculum. Creating an effective field trip involves creating an effective lesson plan and using the resources of the museum, zoo, or aquarium to foster inquiry and…

For many years students have participated in field trips venturing to museums, zoos, historical sites, and various other destinations. Despite the consistencies of this trend, very few studies have been conducted that investigate the type of long-term impact these experiences have on students. In this study. eight adults, four men and four women,…

This paper first describes problem-based learning; second describes how a research methods course in geography is taught using a problem-based learning approach; and finally relates student and staff experiences of this approach. The course is run through regular group meetings, two residential field trips and optional skills-based workshops.…